TAFE Queensland English Language and Literacy Services

11/09/2026

Matias is an AMEP student from Inala who has just secured a full-time job as an apprentice chef at an award-winning restaurant. 👨‍🍳

Matias aspires to one day own and operate his own restaurant. Before finding his new job, he enrolled in the Career Quest AMEP innovative Project to help find the right training pathway. He is now studying a Certificate III in Commercial Cookery (SIT30821) alongside his new role to complement his work and help him reach his career goals.

Amazing work, Matias!

Learn more about the here: https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/course-types/tells/amep

09/09/2026

Ben is a SEE client from Toowoomba who recently shared his inspiring settlement and education journey in a radio interview with ABC Southern Queensland. ✨

Ben spoke about his experiences as a refugee living in Toowoomba and how participation in the SEE Program has supported his development. He is currently studying a Certificate II in Salon Assistant (SHB20216) to become a barber while also building his literacy and numeracy skills.

The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Learn more about the SEE program here: https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/course-types/tells/see

08/09/2026

As we celebrate Adult Learners' Week across Australia, it’s important to highlight that, like any aspect of life, every learning journey looks different.

Read about Annie's lifelong learning journey that has led to her taking home the Apprentice of the Year award at the 2026 Queensland Training Awards.

Annie Craig’s commitment to lifelong learning has led to her taking home the Harry Hauenschild Apprentice of the Year award at the 2026 Queensland Training Awards (Metropolitan Regional Final).

07/09/2026

At the end of August, South Bank staff and students organised their Multicultural Morning Tea. ☕

The event is all about bringing together cultures through shared food, music, and conversation.

04/09/2026

In 2024, married couple Ilian and Carolina left Spain with a shared dream: to bring the authentic flavours of their home to the streets of Australia. 🥘

To achieve their goal, they attend AMEP and SEE classes to build their English language skills.

Read more about their journey here:

Married couple Ilian and Carolina left Spain with a shared dream: to bring the authentic flavours of their home to the streets of Australia. After accessing support through TAFE Queensland's AMEP and SEE programs, that dream is now a reality.

02/09/2026

Phattharasaya is an AMEP Youth client from Cairns who recently started her first job in Australia, working part-time at a local restaurant while continuing her AMEP studies. 👏

Through the program, she has built her English language skills, confidence, and practical communication skills needed for work.

Well done, Phattharasaya, and good luck in your new role and future AMEP studies.

Learn more about the here: https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/course-types/tells/amep

31/08/2026

Meet Kozo Taniyama, one of our inspiring SEE teachers at TAFE Queensland’s Warwick campus. Kozo is passionate about helping students build essential literacy, numeracy, and English skills that open doors to employment and further study.

With a background in TESOL and coaching, Kozo creates a supportive learning environment where students gain confidence step by step. He believes that learning is a two-way street; his students teach him about resilience, culture, and life, making every class a shared journey.

The most rewarding part of Kozo's role is seeing students overcome challenges and achieve milestones they once found difficult. "Sometimes you can see the exact moment when something finally makes sense to a student. That is very meaningful to me."

The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Learn more about the SEE program here: https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/course-types/tells/see

28/08/2026

At Mooloolaba campus, the popular “Cafe by the SEE” initiative concluded in June, providing participants with valuable hands-on experience aligned with the Certificate III in Hospitality (SIT30622). ☕️

Participants, including Xavier, are nearing completion of the required service components to achieve their qualification.

26/08/2026

The SEE class at Charleville is helping local clients work towards their educational and career goals. 👏

The newest participant, Joycelyn, has enrolled in a Certificate III in Individual Support (CHC33021) while also building her digital skills.

Other participants, Jayla and Patricia, are attending regularly and focusing on identified skill development areas. Jayla recently achieved her goal of enrolling in the Year 10 Alternative.

Well done to everyone on all their progress, and thank you to their teacher, Kat, for continuing to help her students reach their goals.

The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations.

Learn more about the SEE program here: https://tafeqld.edu.au/courses/course-types/tells/see